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With a progressive sound that stems from a nostalgic desire to blend different musical styles as diverse as Joy Division and Blue Cheer, Austin-based power trio The Well redefine heavy rock by merging massive riffs with sophisticated melodies.

The group blossomed when guitarist/vocalist Ian Graham was fired from his previous band. Determined to redirect his musical focus, Graham hooked up with bassist Lisa Alley and the two began picking out riffs in their east-side garage. Rounding out their sound, they stole drummer Jason Sullivan from Graham’s old band in a tale of vengeance and karma. His solid groove and reckless tribal beat gave the three-piece their ideal primal attack.

Due to their psychedelic doom edge, The Well reaps comparisons to Black Sabbath, Sleep, Electric Wizard and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. As fans of cult horror films, they embrace the sinister, revel in dark themes and find inspiration in haunting echoes. The dual vocals of Graham and Alley evoke an ancient language that carries a mystic spell. Daunting rhythms and heavy guitars often accentuate their chilling chants. In the spring of 2012 The Well’s first studio experience was to record their debut 7?at the Barbeque Shack with Tia Carrera’s Jason Morales. Limited to 300 copies, Seven was pressed on mixed vinyl with several cover options featuring hand-drawn art that emulated a few of the band’s favourite album covers. Nicknamed the “rip-off” series, the single sold out quickly becoming a favourite among European collectors.

By the fall of 2012, The Well were back in the studio again, this time at Ohm Recording Facility with Producer Mark Deutrom (Melvins, Sun O)))) and Engineer Chico Jones to record their debut album. However, an opportunity to record with Converse Rubber Tracks during SXSW 2013 resulted in the epic track ‘Eternal Well’ and sparked the idea of an EP. First Trip was pressed with a handful of songs from the Ohm sessions together with ‘Eternal Well’ just in time for their West Coast Summer Tour. Due to the energy and excitement of their live shows, the vinyl sold out quickly. With each repressing, a different hand-screened cover was printed until all four limited editions sold out. One of their most rabid fans was Riding Easy Records label boss Daniel Hall who recently signed the band.

Inspired by early ’70s psych, heavy rock, blues and proto-metal, The Well has created a sound that reflects doom, punk and horror all rolled together into one ghostly rock soundtrack. Their full-length debut Samsara is their strongest collection of songs to date. Produced by Mark Deutrom and released through Riding Easy Records, the masterwork is a stripped down, electric blues fuzzfest and begs to be heard live. After a steady touring schedule that’s seen the band share the stage with international acts such as: Kadavar, Orchid, Fu Manchu, High On Fire, NAAM, Orange Goblin, Pentagram and Dead Meadow guarantees The Well are contenders.

“Writing dark, ominous music is how I deal with life,” admits Ian. “When we play live it’s like expelling the demons.” At a time when rock music is fading among the masses, The Well injects an intoxicating dose of raw adrenaline into a fatigued genre. Their nostalgic reverence, simple structure and modern expression put them at the forefront of today’s heavy rock.

Samsara is released via RidingEasy Records on 23rd September 2014.

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The Well:
Ian Graham – Guitarist/Vocalist
Lisa Alley – Bass/Vocalist
Jason Sullivan – Drums

Web– thewellband.com
Bandcamp– thewellaustin.bandcamp.com
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Quit your lies
Quit your lies
I know what you're doing
I know what you're doing

You're trying to cheat
Cheat like you were trained to be
You're trying to cheat
Cheat like you were trained to be

From the real demon
Who has your brain
He is the one
Who tricks
Into making you think

I am evil
I am bad
I am the one
Who makes you sad

I am evil
I am bad
I am the one
Who makes you sad

I say
Hell no!
I came from a place
Where he threw me
In the fire
To die
To suffer
To burn
To disappear

But I'm back
I'm invisible
I broke the chains
I broke the chains

For I am 
Back from the Fire
I Rise
I Broke the Chains
Back from the Fire
I Rise
I Broke the Chains

Quit your lies
Quit your lies
I know what you're doing
I know what you're doing

You're trying to cheat
Cheat like you were trained to be
You're trying to cheat
Cheat like you were trained to be

From the real demon
Who has your brain
He is the one
Who tricks
Into making you think

I am evil
I am bad
I am the one
Who makes you sad

I am evil
I am bad
I am the one
Who makes you sad

I say
Hell no!
I came from a place
Where he threw me
In the fire
To die
To suffer
To burn
To disappear

But I'm back
I'm invisible
I broke the chains
I broke the chains

For I am 
Back from the Fire
I Rise
I Broke the Chains
Back from the Fire
I Rise
I Broke the Chains


Back From The Fire

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